{"id":1673,"date":"2024-12-09T11:04:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/?page_id=1673"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:21:55","slug":"higher-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/?page_id=1673","title":{"rendered":"Higher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you thinking about going into university? There are plenty of resources available to help you make decisions about where you can study, what you can study and how you can best set yourself up for success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Choosing a Course<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every university has several courses available to study, so it&#8217;s worth looking into these ahead of time to see which one suits you best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/applying\/you-apply\/what-and-where-study\/how-choose-right-undergraduate-course-you\">UCAS &#8211; Choosing the Right Undergraduate Course<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/digital.ucas.com\/coursedisplay\/results\/courses?studyYear=2025&amp;destination=Undergraduate&amp;postcodeDistanceSystem=imperial&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;sort=MostRelevant&amp;clearingPreference=None\">UCAS &#8211; Course Search<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/applying\/you-apply\/what-and-where-study\/how-choose-right-undergraduate-course-you\"> <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/applying-for-university\/choosing-a-course\">Prospects &#8211; Choosing a Course <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Choosing-a-Course-To-Study-1.pdf\">Aimhigher &#8211; Choosing a Course<\/a> <br> <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to choose the right university course\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KmImYqscDB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Choosing a University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may decide that location is the most important factor in deciding where to study, whether that be close to where you live, somewhere else in the UK, or even overseas!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/explore\/search\/location-guides?query=\">UCAS Location Tool<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/explore\/search\/events?query=\">UCAS &#8211; Upcoming Open Days<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tips-for-Access-Learners.pdf\">Linking London &#8211; Tips for Access to HE Diploma Learners<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/birkbeck.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=f641fdc6-e5bc-45ef-859e-b161008974b9\">Linking London &#8211; Study Abroad webinar <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Finance<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial support is available to students studying at university. Extra support is available for students with disabilities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Student Finance Explained 2026 to 2027\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oxdF7fe8y10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Can I get student finance in 2026 to 2027?\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iHsrChJ-Q8g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fees-and-Funding-Postcard-UniConnect-No-social_web-Acc-Checked.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1917\">Uni Connect \/ Student Finance England &#8211; Student Finance 25-26 Fees and Funding Starter Guide <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aIuy02Yc6bk\">Student Finance England<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/birkbeck.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=2a322bf5-bab7-4a70-b98a-b419008dfa09\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/birkbeck.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=2a322bf5-bab7-4a70-b98a-b419008dfa09\">LUC Webinar Series &#8211; Student Finance Explained 25\/26<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Application Process<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University applications go through UCAS, and must include a personal statement about yourself. There are strict deadlines to meet, so get started early! <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/applying\/applying-university\">UCAS &#8211; Applying to University<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/applying\/applying-to-university\/writing-personal-statement\/how-write-personal-statement\">UCAS &#8211; How to Write Your Personal Statement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/birkbeck.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=0fa92f1e-9491-4fe0-b9c9-b217009d294d\">Linking London &#8211; Personal Statements webinar<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Applicant-Guide-25_26-Final-Digi-version-interactive81.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1920\">Uni Connect &#8211; Higher Education Application Guide 25\/26 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Scholarships<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some universities and other organisations offer scholarships or bursaries. It&#8217;s worth researching and finding out what you might be eligible for. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/money-and-student-life\/money\/scholarships-grants-and-bursaries\">UCAS &#8211; Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk\/\">The Scholarship Hub<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/blackheartfoundation.org\/welcome\/\">The Black Heart Foundation<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BHF-Scholarship-Programme-One-Pager-2685.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1905\">Scholarships <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/londonuniconnect.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BHF-Art-Scholarship-One-Pager10.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1904\">Art Scholarships <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Students with Disabilities<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be eligible for the DSA (Disabled Student Allowance). 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